Veraval-Patan municipality to be rename as Somnath

Rajkot: The Veraval-Patan municipality will now be known as Somnath. A resolution in this regard was passed during the budget meeting of Veraval-Patan joint municipality on Tuesday. Prabhas Patan is a historical town where the famous Somnath temple is situated. The Veraval-Patan joint municipality was established in 1950.
According to a statement released by the municipality, because Veraval town is known for the Somnath Jyotirlinga, it has been decided to change Verval-Patan town’s name to Somnath.The joint municipality in future will be known as Somnath Municipality.